- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New York, NY
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus
Federal NCES profile for Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360007802677
👥 S:T ratio 42
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #9 of 46
- elementary schools in New York · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus ranks #9 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007802677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus grew from 538 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 360007802677 · New York, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 14.6:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus grew from 538 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fiorello H Lag
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
2,251 students
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
1,372 students
- Ps 87 William 751
Ps 87 William Sherman
751 students
- West End Secon 722
West End Secondary School
722 students
- Jhs 54 Booker 720
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
720 students
- This school 570
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus
570 students
What this shows Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus compares
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 73% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Asian 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus
How many students attend Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus?
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus has 570 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus?
15.1% of students at Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus?
The largest demographic group at Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus?
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus rank among elementary schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus ranks #9 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 3?
Besides Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.